Do you have a business and want to expand it? Then getting an app is the best option for this. We all know that these days Mobile apps get more users than a website and the experience with the apps is far better than the websites. Moreover, compared to the mobile version of a website, user-experience in the app is way better. This is the reason that developer these days are trying hard to develop innovative apps with the great user experience.
If you are the one who is looking to develop an app then along with the actual cost you need to understand some hidden costs as ignoring them can throw your budget off the track.
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Here in this article, you will be finding all the Hidden Costs of Mobile App Development so that you can set your budget according to that. So, without further due, let’s find out the hidden costs:
You need to Pay to get the Place on any Popular App Store
Yes, that's right. You probably aren’t aware that to get your app listed in the app store you need to pay. These rates are different for every company. Some companies charge a lot and some don’t. For example, Google charges $25 for lifetime and Apple charges $99 yearly. If you want to list your app in the Apple Store as well as Google Play Store, you have to pay this price.
Infrastructure Services
You may also not aware of infrastructure service costs. These are the services that infrastructural components like where the data will be stored and where your app will be hosted etc. Such services include:
Data Storage:
Your app will collect a lot of data and you need to store this data. For that, you may have to pay $3500 annually.
Images Data:
There are no such apps who don’t use images. If you are going to use images in your content, then a place is must to download and deliver the images. This type of service can cost you $4500 annually.
Servers:
When you have an app, you need to host it. It will cost you $12000 annually.
iOS and Android Updates:
These platforms are the most popular ones that are updated frequently. So, when you have an app on these platforms, with every update, you may have to update your app too. It can cost you around $10000 per year. Doing such updates will make your app work smoothly on new iOS and Android Versions.
Charges are Different for Every Platform:
When you want to develop an app for the multiple platforms, you have to pay extra and the price may differ in many ways. For example, if you are developing an app for Android Devices but also want to iOS users to access your app, then you have to make an app in the iOS platform too. Because android app cannot run on iOS devices. And the cost for developing and designing the app for each platform is different. You need to hire the developers that are experienced in these platforms.
API Updates:
Most of the apps use third-party APIs which are updated from time to time. So, with every update, you need to update your app too so that it can accommodate those changes.
App Marketing Cost:
Developing an app is not enough. When the app is completed you need to do app marketing so that more and more people can download and use your app. Without marketing, all your money spent on the development of the app will be wasted. So to get a proper marketing strategy, you need to hire a marketing agency. And, the price that you will have to pay will depend on the company you choose.
Cost for the Changes:
Suppose you have discussed everything with your developer and he starts working on your app and suddenly you realize that you need some more functions in your app. For such changes, you have to pay more. The actual cost of the change will depend how easy or hard is to apply that in the app.
App Testing Costs:
Mobile app testing should be done on all stages but most of the times it is ignored and later there are chances that people may not find your app useful. Then you have to again start testing the app and this can cost you a lot.
Other Expenses:
Except for the above mention costs, there few more hidden costs in the app development and here are they:
Bug Fixing Costs:
You probably know that there are always some bugs in any app. Some of them are found on time and some can remain hidden but when you come to know about them with your users’ review or by any other way, then you need to fix them. So, fixing these bugs can also cost you later.
Maintenance:
When your app is developed, it doesn’t mean that you don’t need developers anymore. There can be some instances when you need to update your app to add more features or you need to keep solving small issues all the time. For this, you need to spend some amount.
User Support:
There are some chances that you can get some issues with the Google Play Store or Apple Store. To solve such issues, you have to get the services of a developer.
How To Reduce Such Costs?
Above-mentioned costs are necessary for every business and the one thing that can be done is, you can reduce these costs. We at AppTrait Solutions - Best Mobile App Development Company can help you to reduce these costs. We have more than 5 years of experience in the mobile app development field and our clean and clear strategies will let you understand the actual costs that you have to pay. Everything will be discussed before starting the app.
So, if you are looking to get an app for your business, do contact AppTrait Solutions as our charges are very reasonable. Moreover, you will know your total cost like creation, deployment, and maintenance of the app from the beginning.
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